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Doll with sound generator and plural switch means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-11-26
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Granted: 1981-02-10
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Expires: 1999-11-26
Abstract
Abstract A doll comprising a crying sound generator within the doll body, first switch means for actuating the crying sound generator, at least two additional switch means, and automatic selection means for determining which of the additional switch means is connected to stop the crying. The additional switch means may be operated by manipulating the doll, e.g., by giving it a bottle, by changing its diaper, or by picking it up and patting its back. In a play sequence the child actuates the switch to produce crying sounds and then attempts to stop the crying by handling the doll in one of the ways stated. When the child hits upon the type of handling which operates the particular additional switch means selected by the random selector, the crying sounds stop. A short sequence of sighing or cooing sounds may be used at the end of the crying sounds.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard Wexler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:35
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/24; A63H3/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A doll comprising a doll body, (a) an electrical sound generator within the doll body, first switch means within the doll body for actuating the sound generator, at least two additional switch means within the doll body, each of the additional switch means being individually couplable to the sound generator for actuation to deactivate the sound generator, and automatic selection means within the doll body for randomly determining which of the additional switch means is coupled to the sound generator for deactivating the sound generator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A doll comprising a doll body, (a) an electrical sound generator within the doll body, first switch means within the doll body for actuating the sound generator, at least two additional switch means within the doll body, each of the additional switch means being individually couplable to the sound generator for actuation to deactivate the sound generator, and automatic selection means within the doll body for randomly determining which of the additional switch means is coupled to the sound generator for deactivating the sound generator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The doll of claim 1 wherein the doll is in the form of a human baby and the sound generator produces a crying noise.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The doll of claim 2 wherein the first switch means is located in the chest region of the doll.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The doll in claim 2 wherein one of the additional switch means is located at the waist region of the doll.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The doll of claim 2 wherein one of the additional switch means is located in the mouth region of the doll.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The doll of claim 2 wherein one of the additional switch means is located within the mouth of the doll.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The doll of claim 2 wherein one of the additional switch means is located in the upper back region of the doll.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The doll of any of claims 1 through 7 wherein the automatic selection means is a random switching circuit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The doll of any of claims 1 through 7 wherein the automatic selection means is programmed with a pseudo-random switching program.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The doll of any of claims 1 through 7 further, comprising a delay circuit connected to the first switch means for delaying the actuation of the sound generator.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The doll of claim 10 wherein the delay circuit produces a delay of random length within predetermined limits.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
The doll of claim 10 further comprising a second delay circuit actuated by the first switch means and connected to deactivate the sound generator after a delay from initial actuation.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
The doll of any of claims 1 through 7 further comprising a delay circuit actuated by the first switch means and connected to deactivate the sound generator after a delay from initial actuation.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
37 words
The doll of any of claims 1-7 wherein the automatic selection means is a random switching circuit and further comprising a delay circuit connected to the first switch means for delaying the actuation of the sound generator.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
40 words
The doll of claim 14 wherein the sound generator is also capable of generating a sighing noise, the doll further including means associated with the sound generator for causing the sound generator to produce a sighing noise immediately after deactivation.
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